Panama Facts

PANAMA FACTS

Location: Panama is in the center of the American hemisphere. It borders to the north with the Caribbean Sea, to the south with the Pacific Ocean, to the east with Colombia and to the west with Costa Rica. It has an area of 75,517 km2.

Capital: Panama City.

Population: 4,002,360 habitants.

Government: Democratic republic, presidentialist.

GDP per capita: US $13,680 (2016).

Total GDP First semester 2017: 19,288.8 million.

Climate: Panama has a tropical climate all year in the lowlands and temperate climate in the highlands. At sea level the annual average temperature is 27°C / 80.6°F. There are 2 seasons: dry from December to April and rainy from May to November.

Language: The official language is Spanish. English is frequently spoken.

Currency: Since 1904, the US dollar circulates together the Panamanian currency, the Balboa, which has parity with the United States.

Main rankings: Panama is the second most competitive country in Latin America, according to the World Economic Forum and the Latin American country with the greatest economic growth.

BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

Panama is one of the most complex and diverse biodiversity areas of the planet.

Ninth country in the world with the greatest biological diversity, according to its size.

Panama has a greater number of vertebrate animals than any other country in Central America or the Caribbean, a greater number of bird species than the United States and Canada together, and 21 times more plant species per km2 than Brazil.

Plants and flowers as in few places.

Panama houses 3.5% of the flowering plants and 7.3% of the fern species in the world. As many as 10,444 plant species have been recorded in its territory, from moss and delicate wild orchids to exotic “square trees” in the forest regions.

Whale sanctuary

The Panamanian oceans are among the best places in the world for humpback whale watching. Every year, between June and November, approximately 2,000 majestic cetaceans get close to its coasts in one of the longest mammal migrations, a journey of 10,000 km from Antarctic to the warm tropical waters of Panama.

Panama exceeds almost every country in the world in natural living wealth

species of mammals

species of birds

species of reptiles

species of amphibians

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

MULTICULTURAL LIFE

MULTICULTURAL LIFE

You can appreciate the fusion of indigenous peoples through its history; Spanish conquerors and groups from all parts of the world, who found a grand home on the small isthmus.

THE PANAMA CANAL AND ITS NEW EXPANSION

THE PANAMA CANAL AND ITS NEW EXPANSION

Outstanding works of human engineering that every visitor should admire. To see the operation of the locks and the mega ships crossing from ocean to ocean is an unforgettable experience.

CULINARY DELIGHTS

CULINARY DELIGHTS

The isthmus also surprises with its varied gastronomy, a result of the Indigenous, Creole, African, Antillean, Chinese and many other cultures from many other regions that have left an exquisite mark on the Panamanian dishes.

SUN AND SEA

SUN AND SEA

The 2 oceans that bathe our coasts provide infinite entertainment possibilities. White sand beaches and crystal clear waters, 1,500 islands, waves for world class surfing, world award winning fishing and picturesque towns along the coasts make Panama an incredible place to explore and enjoy.

STRIKING LANDSCAPES

STRIKING LANDSCAPES

Its temperate climate in the highlands creates a great variety of natural scenery, many protected by beautiful national parks, perfect for hiking, bird watching, following the coffee route and camping.

SPORT AND ADVENTURE

SPORT AND ADVENTURE

Fun awaits in every corner of Panama: In the green mountain forests, ideal for canopy, hiking to the top of the Baru volcano, and under the ocean in the amazing reefs that are an irresistible invitation for diving and snorkeling.

HISTORIC WEALTH

HISTORIC WEALTH

Imposing ruins and historic complexes, declared by UNESCO world heritage sites, seduce the imagination, taking it to battles between conquistadors and pirates.

A COSMOPOLITAN WORLD

A COSMOPOLITAN WORLD

In the city, the fun reigns: Shopping in modern malls that offer the best brands in the world, vibrant musical encounters in bars and discotheques, and always the warmth of friendly and happy people.

Special Investment Regimes

SUCCESS CASES

“Panama’s tax conditions, including the use of the US dollar and the Multinational Companies Headquarters Law, together with its excellent connectivity, greater personal safety and the generalized use of English, we knew Panama was an ideal place”